We already know the new 2022 Mercedes-Benz C-Class range comprises of only four-cylinder engines, but now we hear even the AMG versions will too. That includes the C 43 which will reportedly be renamed the C 45. Yep, according to a recent Auto Bild report out of Germany, the next […]
Brett Davis
Brett is the editor and founder of PerformanceDrive. He's obsessed with driving, having played with Matchbox cars until he was tall enough to drive a real one. After initially working as a mechanic, Brett earned a degree in journalism and entered media as an editorial assistant at Top Gear Australia magazine. He then worked at CarAdvice. His dream is to live next door to the Nurburgring in Germany.
Manhart reveals MH3 & MH4 600 upgrades for 2021 BMW M3/M4
It hasn’t taken long for tuners to get their hands on the all-new 2021 BMW M3 and M4. Renowned BMW doer-upperer Manhart has just unveiled its MH3 600 and MH4 600 packages for the M3 and M4, which add enhancements to styling and performance. Under the bonnet is the new […]
2021 Mazda CX-8 update now on sale, SP & Asaki LE variants added
Some updates have been announced for the introduction of the 2021 Mazda CX-8 in Australia, including the debut of new Touring SP and Asaki LE variants. As before, the 2021 Mazda CX-8 is based on the CX-5 mid-sizer only its wheelbase is stretched by 230mm to help facilitate three rows […]
McLaren Elva Gulf makes Australian debut at Sydney Concours event
A very special McLaren made its Australian debut at the 2021 Sydney Concours d’Elegance event over the weekend, based on the Elva and complete with a custom Gulf Racing livery carried out by the McLaren Special Operations department. The McLaren Elva is already an extremely rare model from McLaren, with […]
Porsche Taycan Cross Turismo revealed, 4S and Turbo for Australia
This is the closest thing you can get to an electric SUV from Porsche, until the next-gen Macan arrives anyway. It’s called the Taycan Cross Turismo, and what it does is blend the go-fast dynamics of the electric Taycan sedan with wagon-like practicality and the all-weather versatility of a crossover. […]
New-look 2021 Nissan Navara now on sale in Australia
Following its reveal late last year, the 2021 Nissan Navara range is now on sale in Australia. It brings in a fresh new look inside and out, with a boost safety, capability and technology applied across the range. Four main variants levels are being presented, spanning from the SL, ST, […]
2021 Hyundai i30 Sedan N Line review – Australian launch (video)
Ah, the humble sedan. Hang on. There doesn’t seem to be anything humble about this one. It’s the striking 2021 Hyundai i30 Sedan N Line. Otherwise known as the i30 N Line Sedan, Elantra N Line, and Avante N Line. It doesn’t matter what you want to call it, it […]
Australian vehicle sales for February 2021 (VFACTS)
New vehicle registration figures, in the form of VFACTS, for February 2021 show yet more evidence that the Australian new car market is recovering. The first two months of the year are up 7.9 per cent, and the month itself is up 5.1 per cent compared with February last year. […]